Chapter 13: Admissions
**The Jackal's Song** _Chapter 13: Admissions_ * * * Another week passed, and Senu focused on preparing for his admissions evaluation for Harmonious Accord. He had submitted his application and received notice of an appointment where he would be...
Chapter 18: The Burning Doom
**The Jackal's Song** _Chapter 18: The Burning Doom_ * * * The stone tower loomed ominously before them, its bricks blackened with a thick layer of soot, yet no heat emanated from the perpetual red fire that seemed to engulf the entire structure....
Chapter 8: Diverging Paths
**The Jackal's Song** _Chapter 8: Diverging Paths_ Despite what he said, Hake was obviously enjoying the walk through the Peace Garden. Originally planted after the Red Crusade, the corner of the castle green had become an impressive collection...
Chapter 17: Into the Calorwood
**The Jackal's Song** _Chapter 17: Into the Calorwood_ * * * Tracker wouldn't stop staring. Senu half expected him to start drooling. “Guess you like wolves, huh?" Bahadur said, clearly enjoying the effect he was having. They were seated at a...
Chapter 11: Draconic Mysteries
**The Jackal's Song** _Chapter 11: Draconic Mysteries_ Senu had no trouble on the way home, and the next few days were relatively uneventful. He earned more gold, and though his muscles were sore and he was growing tired of always wearing his...
Chapter 9: Setbacks
**The Jackal’s Song** _Chapter 9: Setbacks_ * * * The next week passed uneventfully. Senu continued to perform and earned some additional money by doing odd jobs. As a jackal, he got more negative attention called to him than he would have...
Chapter 19: Secrets of the Tower
**The Jackal's Song** _Chapter 19: Secrets of the Tower_ * * * The third floor of the tower was a tomb. The air hung heavy with the reek of rot, mingling with the ever-present scent of burning that seemed woven into the tower's bones. Bodies lay...
Chapter 20: The Archwizard
**The Jackal's Song** _Chapter 20: The Archwizard_ * * * Tracker made short work of the lock barring their way from the study. The door groaned open, revealing a vast library, its towering shelves covered in dust and shadow. The air was thick...
Chapter 12: The Price of Orchids
**The Jackal's Song** _Chapter 12: The Price of Orchids _ * * * The next day, Senu traveled to the large market in Northbank in hopes of finding better armor and general equipment. He didn't have much money from his time at the warehouse,...